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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Greetings OHIO RFPD students –<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Thanks so much to Lisa Williams for sending out this NRF scholarship information! This is a “big deal” and many of you meet the eligibility criteria and have
strong professional profiles that would position you well for this scholarship.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">PLEASE consider this opportunity. I invite any interested students to let the RFPD faculty know of your interest; The Patton College has resources to assist you
with a ‘personal brand video’, your application essay, a professional head shot, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="lbl-box"><b><span style="color:black">Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:</span></b></span><span style="color:black"><br>
<span class="lbl-box">Entry. Each student who fulfills all of the eligibility requirements applies for the Scholarship by having all components of the application—which includes an
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">essay, a personal brand video, two letters of recommendation, transcript, resume, and head shot—</span>completed and submitted.</span><br>
<span class="lbl-box">University Members must have a current membership in NRF at the time when the student submits their application in order for students to submit their application. There is no limit to the number of students who can apply per University
Member. </span><br>
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<span class="lbl-box"><i>Course of Study</i>. To be eligible, the applicant must be pursuing a major course of study or concentration relevant to retail. </span><br>
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<span class="lbl-box"><i>Appearances. </i> Eligible students must be available to attend and participate in: (1) the 2018 NRF Student Program at Retail's BIG Show in New York City, January 12-14, 2018 including the NRF Foundation Gala in New York City on January
14, 2018.</span><br>
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<span class="lbl-box"><i>Status. </i> Any student eligible to earn a scholarship must be a sophomore, junior or senior enrolled full-time at a University Member school at the time when the scholarship is presented in January 2018. Employees of National Retail
Federation and their immediate families and household members are ineligible to enter and earn scholarships.</span><br>
<span class="lbl-box"><i> </i></span><i><br>
<span class="lbl-box">One-time Scholarship Recipient.</span></i><span class="lbl-box"> Eligible students must not be previous recipients, neither finalists nor semifinalists, of the Next Generation Scholarship or the Ray Greenly Scholarship. </span><br>
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<span class="lbl-box">Citizenship.</span></i><span class="lbl-box"> Eligible students must be U.S. Citizens or legal U.S. residents eligible to work in the United States.</span><br>
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<span class="lbl-box">Grade Point Average. </span></i><span class="lbl-box">Eligible students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">V. Ann Paulins, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Senior Associate Dean – Research & Graduate Studies
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Professor – Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#00B050">Ohio University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">102H McCracken Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Athens, OH 45701<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">ph: 740.593.0253<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">fax: 740.593.0569<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Skype: ann.paulins<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:e-mailname@ohio.edu">paulins@ohio.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.cehs.ohio.edu/">www.cehs.ohio.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Bauhaus 93";color:#00B050">The best student-centered learning experience in America.</span><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Ouretail [mailto:ouretail-bounces@listserv.ohio.edu]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Williams, Lisa<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 21, 2017 10:24 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> ouretail@listserv.ohio.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Ouretail] FW: 2018 Next Generation Scholarship now available!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Please see below for a scholarship opportunity through the National Retail Federation Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Lucida Calligraphy"">Lisa<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Calligraphy""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Lisa Williams<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Lecturer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Human and Consumer Sciences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">121B McCracken Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Athens, OH 45701
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Phone: (740) 597-3122<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Fax: (740) 593-0155<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:williaL6@ohio.edu">williaL6@ohio.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Dahl, Jamie
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 20, 2017 3:24 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Williams, Lisa <<a href="mailto:willial6@ohio.edu">willial6@ohio.edu</a>>; Park-Poaps, Haesun <<a href="mailto:poaps@ohio.edu">poaps@ohio.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: 2018 Next Generation Scholarship now available!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">This looks like something we will want to share with all retail students…agreed?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Robin Wagher [<a href="mailto:wagherr@nrf.com">mailto:wagherr@nrf.com</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2:15 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Dahl, Jamie <<a href="mailto:dahlj@ohio.edu">dahlj@ohio.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> 2018 Next Generation Scholarship now available!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">The 2018 Next Generation Scholarship application is now available!
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This $25,000 scholarship opportunity is the pinnacle achievement for sophomore, junior or senior students at
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NRF University Member </a>schools who are currently pursuing retail careers or majors relevant to retail. Find out if your students have what it takes to be an industry ambassador that will inspire the next generation of retail leaders – like the Class of 2017
in this </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><a href="http://send.nrf.com/link.cfm?r=WWvL3sjcYaQZB1WkVstxgQ~~&pe=GhG4IBCex5NindzugLpftTW8tnC8kJ-B2L8Ozh_KatQMfrOlSf1lVPArt5yOkHeMf8raymG5c9ASMZSGrgKLhw~~"><span style="color:black">short
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Changes have been made to the Next Generation Scholarship process. Here's what you need to know:
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<p><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Do I need to nominate students or be nominated to apply for the scholarship?</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666">
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</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">NO.</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> This year, any student attending a University Member school can apply directly for the
Next Generation Scholarship. University Member representatives or NRFSA advisors no longer need to nominate their students or submit applications on their students' behalf.
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<p><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">Is there a limit to the number of students from my school who can apply?
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</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">NO.</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> This year, there is
<b>no limit </b>to the number of students from each University Member school who can apply.
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<p><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">What makes a student eligible to apply for this scholarship?
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Applicants must be pursuing a major course of study or concentration relevant to retail.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Applicants must be available to attend and participate in the 2018 NRF Student Program at Retail's BIG Show in New York City, January 12-14, 2018, including the NRF Foundation Gala in
New York City on January 14, 2018.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">New</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">
<b>this year</b></span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> applicants must have
<b>prior or current experience working in a retail job or internship.</b> This could be anything from a cashier or restaurant job to an internship with a major retailer.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">How will you determine travel stipends for the 2018 Student Program at Retail's BIG Show?
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The top two highest-ranking applicants from each University Member school will receive a travel stipend up to $1,500. From this group, the top 25 applicants with the highest scores
will be selected as semi-finalists.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">How will you determine the 25 semi-finalists?
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">A selection committee will determine the top 25 scoring applicants from the first phase of the application based on all submitted elements. These students will advance to the second
phase, and receive a travel stipend up to $1,500 to attend the 2018 Student Program at Retail's BIG Show.
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<p><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">What comes next?
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Applicants who advance to phase two will be assigned a project requirement and a company interview. More details will be provided to students who advance to the second phase of
the scholarship process. </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">What's the deadline for the scholarship?
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The deadline to apply for the Next Generation Scholarship is September 17 at 11:59 P.M. (ET).
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<p style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Don't miss out on this opportunity to have your students and university recognized and receive funding to attend Retail's BIG Show.
The Next Generation Scholarship is open through Sept. 17 – don't forget to share it with your students.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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